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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

The following mental health resources are uniquely designed to serve the mental health needs of children, youth and young adults (0-24). Most of the services that are listed have few, if any, eligibility requirements, do not require insurance, and are free or low cost. The list includes Sacramento County programs and services funded by the Division of Behavioral Health Services, other community-based resources as well as State and National resources. Note: Services may be listed more than once.

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Diagnostic, medication, or treatment services are also available for children and youth under the age of 20 who are also Medi-cal eligible. Click Child/Youth Services below to learn how to access these programs.

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SacMap tries to keep this list up-to-date. If you find information that is incorrect or needs to be updated, or a great resource we should include, please email us. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, call each program prior to walking-in to confirm hours and program availability. Also ask about their safety requirements and checks for accessing services.

 
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COUNSELING SERVICES

The following organizations provide community-based individual and group therapy to address mental health issues for general or specific community members.

Consultation, Support, and Engagement Team (CSET) for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children and Youth (CSEC)

401 S St., Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 844-2426 | WEBSITE

Provides services for youth who have been commercially sexually exploited or at risk for being exploited. 

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Community-based engagement

  • Crisis support

  • Linkage to resources

  • Group activities

  • Peer support

ELIGIBILITY

  • Commercially sexually exploited children or those at risk of being exploited (age 12 to 21)

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COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call or visit the website for assistance

Gender Health Center

3823 V St., Sacramento, CA 95817 | (916) 455--2391 | HOURS: Monday - Friday  9:00 PM - 6:00 PM | WEBSITE

Provides services and supports for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming individuals.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Individual, relational, and family counseling

  • Respite care

  • Hormone prescription clinic

  • Syringe exchange

  • HIV/STI testing

  • Linkage to other community resources

  • System navigation

  • Legal resource navigation support for transgender individuals

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming adults (age 18 & older)

COST

  • Most services are free.

  • Counseling: sliding-scale fees, no one turned away for lack of funds. Insurance not accepted.

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Counseling: By appointment; WAITLIST

  • Respite care: Drop-in

  • Advocacy services: By appointment. WAITLIST

  • Syringe exchange: Drop-in M-F 12-3pm

  • HIV/STI testing: Call for an appointment.

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La Familia Counseling Center

5523 34th St., Sacramento, CA 95820 | (916) 452-3601

Maple Neighborhood Center: 3301 37th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824 | (916) 210-8733

HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | after hours call: (916) 227-2600 | WEBSITE

Provides behavioral health counseling, family support and other services for youth (up to age 21) and family support.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Behavioral heath services for children and youth (age 0 to 21) and their families

  • Crisis intervention

  • Family support groups​

  • Parenting education

  • Workshops and activities for youth

  • Resource navigation

ELIGIBILITY 

  • Behavioral health services - Medi-Cal eligible youth (up to age 21)

  • Most other programs are open to the community but may focus on specific populations (e.g., youth only)

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COST

  • ​Free

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​REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call for assistance

Muslim American Society - Social Services Foundation

3800 Auburn Blvd., Suite 83, Sacramento, CA 95826 | (916) 486-8626

HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | WEBSITE

Provides social services for the Muslim community to improve well-being.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Peer counseling

  • Youth programs

  • Community education/training

  • Resource referrals

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Muslim community members

COST

  • ​Free

  • Sliding scale for peer counseling​

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​REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call for assistance

Sacramento LGBT Community Center

1015 20th St., Sacramento, CA 95811 | (916) 442-0185

Martha P. Johnson Center: 7725 Stockton Blvd., Suite O, Sacramento, CA 95823 

HOURS: vary by location (check website) | WEBSITE

Programs and services to support the mental and physical health and wellness of LGBTQ+ communities.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Q-Spot drop in respite services

  • Support groups

  • Tele-mental health services

  • Basic services for homeless youth (18-24)

  • Workshops and skills building

  • Healthcare services

  • Links to other community services, including housing for youth

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all LGBTQ+ communities

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COST​: Free

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​REFERRAL PROCESS: Call or drop-in for assistance

Sacramento Native American Health Center

2020 J St., Sacramento, CA 95811 | (916) 341-0575

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Opens at 9:30 AM on the first and third Wednesdays of the month) | WEBSITE

Provides culturally competent behavioral health services for youth and young adults.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Mental health and substance abuse counseling

  • Traditional healing modalities

  • Support groups

  • Coping and self-care skills classes

  • Suicide prevention resources

  • Physical health services

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be a member (membership open to all); Some support groups are open to the public

COST

  • Sliding-scale

  • Medicare, Medi-Cal

  • Private Insurance (Native Patients)

 

​REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call for more information

Sacramento State Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services

6000 J St., Eureka Hall, Room 421, Sacramento, CA 95819 | (916) 278-6252 | EMAIL

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed 12-1) | WEBSITE

Provides affordable counseling, career and rehabilitation counseling, and educational testing services (K-12) for individuals, couples, families and children (available September - December and February - May).

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Marriage, couple and family counseling

  • Career counseling

  • Rehabilitation counseling

  • Diagnostic testing for learning disabilities

 

ELIGIBILITY

COST

  • Counseling: $100 (approximately 7 dollars a session) for 14 sessions. 

  • Diagnostic Testing: $200 (for more info click here)

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Services by appointment only

  • Complete the referral form or call for more information

Safe Black Space

(530) 683-5101 | EMAIL | FACEBOOK | WEBSITE

Provides culturally specific strategies to help Black and African American community members heal from current and historical experiences of racial stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or trauma.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Community Healing Circles - Address the immediate emotional and psychological stress and negative impact of experiences of racism, alienation and isolation.

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  • Emotional Emancipation Circles - ongoing support groups (7-9 sessions) to learn and practice emotional wellness skills and to learn how to replace destructive negative thoughts caused by racism with ones that are positive.

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  • Online mental wellness resources

ELIGIBILITY

  • People of African ancestry (age 14 and older)

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COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Contact via phone or email

Therapeutic Services Focused on the Black and African American Community 

HOURS: Vary by provider | WEBSITE

Provides strength-based, culturally responsive and trauma informed counseling services, including crisis intervention, focused on issues impacting the Black and African-American community.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Trauma informed therapy

  • Crisis intervention and management

  • Culturally informed & responsive treatment plans

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Black/African American community members living in Sacramento County of all ages regardless of insurance and/or ability to pay

COST

  • Free; Clients may receive up to eight therapy sessions 

 

REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Reach out directly to a provider to schedule services. See provider list on website for contact information

Transcultural Wellness Center 

7273 14th Ave., Suite 120B Sacramento, CA 95820 | (916) 383-6783 | WEBSITE

HOURS: Monday – Thursday 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M., Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 

Provides outpatient mental health services Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. 

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Individual/group/family counseling

  • Mental health assessments

  • Medication support services

  • Life skills training/workshops

  • Opportunities for socializing

  • Resource referrals

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Medi-Cal eligible and uninsured API community members (all ages)

COST

  • Free

 

REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Medi-Cal eligible/uninsured individuals should call (916) 875-1055 for assessment eligibility and treatment authorization

  • Uninsured individuals can also contact the Transcultural Wellness Center directly

UC Davis Early Psychosis Program

(916) 734-7251 | HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | WEBSITE

Programs and services for individuals experiencing symptoms of early psychosis.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Psychiatric assessments

  • 2 years of early psychosis treatment

  • Medication and case management

  • Illness education for clients and their families

  • Support groups

  • Employment support for clients 

REFERRAL PROCESS

  • If you or someone you know is interested in clinical services through SacEDAPT/EDAPT please contact 916-734-7251

  • UCD Physicians refer patients via EPIC

SacEDAPT Clinic

ELIGIBILITY

  • Age 12 to 30 

  • Sacramento County residents 

  • Medi-Cal eligible or uninsured

  • Experiencing the symptoms of early psychosis, including:

    • Onset of psychotic symptoms in the past two years

    • Sub-threshold symptoms of psychosis

    • Recent deterioration in youth with a parent/sibling with a psychotic disorder

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COST

  • Medi-cal eligible or uninsured only

EDAPT Clinic

ELIGIBILITY ​

  • Age 12 to 40

  • Experiencing the symptoms of early psychosis, including:

    • Onset of psychotic symptoms in the past two years

    • Sub-threshold symptoms of psychosis

    • Recent deterioration in youth with a parent/sibling with a psychotic disorder

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COST

  • Private insurance or self-pay

WEAVE: Services for Survivors

1900 K St., Sacramento, CA 95811 | (916) 920-2952 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE

Provides services and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.

SERVICES OFFERED​

  • 24-hour crisis and information line

  • Group/individual counseling

  • Emergency shelter and housing

  • Legal assistance

  • Case management

  • Advocacy

  • Financial education and skills building​

ELIGIBILITY

  • Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, & sex trafficking

  • Couples or family counseling may be offered based on assessment of safety & needs

 

COST

  • Free or sliding-scale

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REFERRAL PROCESS​

  • Call for assistance

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CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Sacramento County provides a number of mental health services to Medi-Cal eligible children and youth (age 0 to 20) who are experiencing a serious mental health illness. 

 

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Mental health screenings and assessment

  • Case management

  • Intensive care coordination

  • Medication Support

  • Skills building

  • Therapy and therapeutic groups

  • Linkage to other community resources

  • Early intervention and childhood treatment

  • Services to youth with co-occurring mental health and developmental issues

  • Crisis intervention (all ages)

  • Crisis residential (age 18 and older)

  • Intensive home-based services

  • Services for youth with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/substance abuse disorder 

ACCESSING CHILD/YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Individuals, caregivers, schools, medical providers, and other concerned adults can refer a child or youth to the Sacramento County Access Team. 

 

Call the Access Team at (916) 875-1055 or toll free at (888) 881-4881. 

 

What does the Access Team do?

  • Provides referrals or linkages to authorized specialty mental health services

  • Determines eligibility for services

  • Provides mental health assessments in the individual's primary language

Mental health emergency services are also available for youth under 18 years of age from Intake Stabilization Unit (ISU) located at the Mental Health Treatment Center on 2150 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.

PHONE: (916) 875-1000 | HOURS: 10:00AM -- 7:00PM | 7 days a week

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If assistance is needed outside ISU business hours, go to the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic or the nearest emergency room.

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CRISIS SERVICES
These services provide mental health support for people with a mental health problem that can’t wait for a regular, scheduled appointment.

California Youth Crisis Line

(800) 843-5200 | CHAT | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE

Free statewide emergency response and referral system for youth (age 12-24) and families in crisis.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Phone Support

  • Crisis intervention counseling

  • Resource referrals

 

ELIGIBILITY

  • Youth (age 12 to 24) and their families

COST

Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

​Call for immediate support

Consultation, Support, and Engagement Team (CSET) for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children and Youth (CSEC)

401 S St., SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 | (916) 844-2426 | WEBSITE

Provides services for youth who have been commercially sexually exploited or at risk for being exploited. 

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Community-based engagement

  • Crisis support

  • Linkage to resources

  • Group activities

  • Peer support

ELIGIBILITY

  • Commercially sexually exploited children or those at risk of being exploited (age 12 to 21)

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COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call or visit the website for assistance

Community Support Team

(916) 874-6015 | HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A mobile mental health crisis response team of peer counselors, family support specialists and mental health clinicians who provide early mental health intervention.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Crisis intervention

  • Mental health assessments and intervention

  • Linkage and/or re‐linkage to treatment providers

  • Linkage to community supports 

  • Follow up care 

  • Peer and/or family support

  • Safety planning

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Any Sacramento County resident

COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call for services

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Program Brochure

Crisis Text Line

Text "HOME" to 741741 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE | FACEBOOK MESSENGER

Provides crisis support for any crisis through text message and Facebook messenger. 

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Crisis counseling

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ELIGIBILITY

  • None

COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Text 741741 for support; or 

  • Send a message on Facebook

Love is Respect

1(866) 331-9474 | Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE 

Provides confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Confidential support to teens and young adults with questions about dating and relationships

  • Crisis intervention

  • Education on healthy relationships and personal safety

  • Advocacy

ELIGIBLITY

  • Teens and young adults (age 13 to 26), and their loved ones 

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COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call/text/chat for immediate assistance

Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line

(888) 881-4881 OR (916) 875-1055 

Assists uninsured residents who are having a mental health crisis with finding treatment and services.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Telephone screening assessment

  • Determines service eligibility 

  • Linkage to services

  • Information and referral

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Individuals who do not have access to benefits through a private insurance carrier

COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call for services

Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic

2130 Stockton Blvd., Bldg. 300, Sacramento, CA 95817 | (916) 520-2460 | WEBSITE

HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last walk-in: 9:00 PM)

            Weekends & Holidays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last walk-in: 5:00 PM)

A walk-in clinic for individuals with an urgent mental health need.

SERVICES OFFERED​

  • Counseling

  • Crisis interventions

  • Evaluations and assessments

  • Peer and family support

  • Referrals and linkages to community resources

  • Brief medication management services (excluding controlled substances)

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Anyone experiencing a mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse crisis

COST

  • Does not turn anyone away due to a lack of funds

  • Accepts Medi-Cal

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Walk-in (Call to confirm hours)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Program Flyer

Suicide Prevention Crisis Line

(916) 368-3111 or 1(800) 273-8255 | CHAT | Text the word HOPE to (916) 668-iCAN (4226)

HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE

Immediate mental health crisis support for those who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or who are considering suicide.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Suicide prevention crisis phone line

  • Crisis chat and texting (not meant for emergent life-threatening situations)

  • Information and resources

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Anyone experiencing depression, hopelessness, loneliness, desperation, and/or are considering suicide

  • Individuals concerned about a friend or loved one who is suicidal

COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call, text, or chat for support

The Source

(916) SUPPORT or (916) 787-7678 | CHAT | FACEBOOK |  EMAIL | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE

Provides urgent support for foster youth (cur­rent and former), and their resource families.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Urgent crisis support (in-person)

  • Support by phone, text or chat 

  • Case management

  • Mental health services

  • Referrals

  • Respite activities

ELIGIBILITY

  • Current/former foster youth (up to age 26) in crisis or struggling

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COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call, text, or chat for support

The Stay: The Capital Star Crisis Residential Program 

(916) 890-3000 or 711 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE

Provides a crisis residential program (up to 30 days) to help young adults successful transition back to community living after a psychiatric crisis. Admission is voluntary; see Referral Process for admission information.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Individual/group counseling, & psychiatry

  • Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) 

  • Linkages to housing, education, vocational, healthcare, and other community-based services

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Sacramento County young adults (age 18 to 29) with or without Medi-Cal

  • Download the referral check list 

​COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Referrals must come from a physician or the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic. 

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  • Parents and caregivers take the Crisis Residential Program Referral Form and the LIC602 Form to either a physician or the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic for completion.

    • Both forms must be faxed by the doctor’s office or the Urgent Care Clinic to (916) 244-2751

The Trevor Project

(866) 488-7386 | Text "START" TO 678-678 | CHAT | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE

Provides confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth who are struggling with coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression and suicide. 

SERVICES OFFERED

  • 24/7 phone-based crisis intervention and suicide prevention

  • Instant messaging service

  • Text-based support and crisis intervention

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ELIGIBILITY

  • LGBTQ youth under age 25

COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call, text, or chat for support

Trans Lifeline

(877) 565-8860 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE

Confidential, anonymous, peer support line for Transgender and Gender Non-conforming individuals and their friends and family.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Phone-based peer support 

  • Linkage to resources

  • Microgrants to support transgender 

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and those questioning their gender identity of all ages

  • Friends and family (ask for the Friends/Family hotline when calling)

COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call for immediate peer support

  • Visit the website for additional resources

WEAVE: Services for Survivors

1900 K St., Sacramento, CA 95811 | (916) 920-2952 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE

Offers immediate intervention and support to survivors of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. 

SERVICES OFFERED​

  • 24-hour crisis and information line

  • Group/individual counseling

  • Emergency shelter and housing

  • Legal assistance

  • Case management

  • Advocacy

  • Financial education and skills building​

ELIGIBILITY

  • Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, & sex trafficking

  • Couples or family counseling may be offered based on assessment of safety & needs

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COST

  • Free or sliding-scale

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REFERRAL PROCESS​

  • Call for immediate assistance

Youth Help Network

401 S St., Sacramento, CA 95814 | (833) 333-2946 | Text: (916) 860-9819  | WEBSITE

Provides, free short-term supportive services for youth (ages-16-25).

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Outreach

  • Crisis support (by phone, in-person, & online)

  • Peer support

  • Assistance with obtaining California identification and birth certificates 

  • Life skills education

  • Health service navigation assistance

  • Mental health assessments for Medi-Cal eligible youth

  • Housing and service referrals

  • Employment and education assistance

  • Assistance with connecting to local social groups

ELIGIBILITY

  • Youth (age 16 to 25) in Sacramento County regardless of insurance

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COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Drop in, call or visit the website for assistance

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HOMELESS SERVICES

Services and supports for Sacramento County residents experiencing homelessness or housing instability, with or without a mental health condition.

 

Waking the Village

PHONE: (916) 601-2979 | WEBSITE

Provides programs and services for youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness, housing instablity or who are at risk for homelessness.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Tubman House: Provides up to 2 years of housing and support for parenting youth and their children that includes intensive coaching, a supportive environment, and referrals for permanent housing

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  • Audre's Emporium of New Tomorrows: Provides housing support for LGBTQ+ youth who are homeless and a victim of crime

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  • Sacramento Prevention and Intervention Team (SacYAPI): Support for any youth experiencing housing instability including system navigation, and service referrals

ELIGIBILITY

  • Tubman House: Parenting or pregnant youth (age18 to 24) who are experiencing homelessness

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  • Audre's Emporium of New Tomorrows: LGBTQ+ youth (age 18 to 21) who are homeless and a victim of a crime

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  • SacYAPI: Any youth (age 12 to 24) experiencing housing instability or homelessness

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COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS​

  • Call for services

Wind Youth Services

815 S St., Sacramento, CA 95811 | (916) 504-3313 | (916) 628-1492 (24-hour shelter line)

HOURS: Daily 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | WEBSITE

Provides age-appropriate services for homeless and runaway youth including temporary shelter, respite care, and safety net/survival services. The drop-in center serves as the designated TAY Access Point for Sacramento youth to reach and receive immediate assistance, including referral into the subsidized housing system. 

SERVICES OFFERED​

  • Emergency shelter (365 days a year)

  • Counseling and case management

  • Crisis intervention and management

  • Basic needs: food, showers, & laundry services

  • Mental health respite

  • Life skills development

  • Basic physical health services

  • Assistance with vital documents (e.g., identification)

  • Assistance with housing referrals

  • School enrollment and support

  • Organized group activities

ELIGIBILITY

  • Homeless & runaway youth (age 12 to 24)

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COST

  • Free

 

REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Call or drop-in for assistance

Youth Help Network

401 S St., Sacramento, CA 95814 | (833) 333-2946 | Text: (916) 860-9819  | WEBSITE

Provides, free short-term supportive services for youth (ages-16-25).

ELIGIBILITY

  • Youth (age 16 to 25) in Sacramento County regardless of insurance

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COST

  • Free

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REFERRAL PROCESS

  • Drop in, call or visit the website for assistance

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Outreach

  • Crisis support (by phone, in-person, & online)

  • Peer support

  • Assistance with obtaining California identification and birth certificates 

  • Life skills education

  • Health service navigation assistance

  • Mental health assessments for Medi-Cal eligible youth

  • Housing and service referrals

  • Employment and education assistance

  • Assistance with connecting to local social groups

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PARENT SUPPORT

Supports and services for parents experiencing difficult times, a crisis, or who need assistance with finding services.

 

Black Mothers United

4625 44th St., Suite 13, Sacramento, CA 95820 | (916) 559-4809 | WEBSITE

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM

Pregnancy support for Black mothers through all stages of pregnancy (prenatal through postpartum).

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Dedicated pregnancy coach

  • Doula care

  • Lactation support

  • Mommy Mingles support group

  • Health and wellness education and activities including yoga, meditation, mindfulness and nutrition education

ELIGIBILITY